Deirdre Purcell

A prolific author, playwright and screenwriter, Deirdre Purcell has more than twenty books to her name, including twelve novels, many of which have won critical acclaim and have gone on to be bestsellers. Initially an actress, her subsequent career in journalism has spanned a range of media and has won Ireland's top awards. While currently writing her 13th novel, she also presents the 'It says in the Papers' feature on RTÉ's Morning Ireland. She lives in County Meath.